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Nonprofits come in all sizes and have support teams at all levels of experience. Whether you’re just getting started or a fully established community resource, Spokes has a membership just right for you.
- First Gear Membership is designed specifically for individuals and groups considering starting a nonprofit, or in the first 12 months of operations. This six month membership provides you with customized support to assist you in establishing your organization.
- Organizational Membership is just right when your nonprofit is already rolling and in need of additional support, up-to-date info, and resources as you grow, improve or maintain your busy organization.
- Individual Membership is available for nonprofit professionals between positions or board members who sit on multiple boards and want to improve their personal skills. Whether you’re a nonprofit professional or you support nonprofits, you’ll enjoy members-only perks and resources.
$100 First Gear Membership — Join here
Six month membership available to your entire organization
“First Gear Membership” is designed specifically for individuals and groups considering starting a nonprofit, or who are in their first year of operations. This membership provides you with customized support to assist you in establishing your organization. “First Gear Membership” is only $100 per organization. Upgrade to a full Spokes membership within six months for an additional $150*.
- 1:1 Consulting
You’ll receive up to 2 (two) hours of one-on-one consultation to get rolling in the right direction. The focus of these sessions is to: guide you in deciding whether to start a nonprofit or seek fiscal sponsorship, help you understand the in’s and out’s of establishing a nonprofit, assist you in the incorporation process, and review your incorporation/exemption documents before you submit them.
- Bylaw Template
Receive template bylaws that you can adapt to meet your organization’s needs and submit as part of your incorporation process.
- Spokes Resource Library
Check-out books on fund development, board development, financial management, collaboration, personnel management, volunteer management and more.
- Spokes Meeting Facilities
Schedule your organization’s meetings in our private conference room – available weekdays, weekends, and evenings! Schedule in advance as availability is limited.
*free consulting hours offered in upgraded membership will be pro-rated based on total hours used in First Gear membership.
$300 Organizational Membership — Join here
Annual membership available to your entire board, staff, and volunteers
An Organizational Membership is just right when your nonprofit is already rolling and in need of additional support, up-to-date info, and resources as you grow, improve or maintain your busy organization. An annual Organizational Membership cost is just $300!
- The Spokes Staple! – $200+ value
To help you make the most of your membership we have included the “The Spokes Staple!” benefit, giving you access to coupons that are customizable to your training and consulting needs:- 2 (two) workshop coupons to attend the training session(s) of your choice
- 2 (two) hours of Standards for Excellence Consulting
Any staff member, Board member or volunteer associated with your organization can use them! Workshop coupons can be used for all registrations at the full member price (each coupon has a $30.00 value).
- Monthly Executive Director/CEO Roundtables
Join fellow Executive Directors/CEOs on the first Thursday of each month (11:30am to 1:00pm) for a brownbag roundtable discussion. This peer-to-peer network offers shared experiences, advice and support to help executive managers in their uniquely challenging role. Only Spokes member EDs/CEOs may attend and the event is always free! We define an Executive Director as a paid or volunteer staff person that manages the daily operations of a nonprofit organization. If your organization is functioning under the direction of a board and you are the top manager within your organization, you are welcome to attend this event.
- Bi-monthly Board President Roundtables
Join other Board Presidents for a peer-to-peer roundtable discussion on the first Wednesday of every other month. This is an opportunity to present a specific topic/need to the group and solicit feedback, suggestions and guidance from fellow Board Presidents. Only Spokes member Board Presidents may attend, lunch is included and the event is always free!
- Foundation Directory Online (a $1,245 value)
Get access to this premiere grants seeking database at no extra charge because Spokes purchases access to the database and shares it with members. Gain remote access to the Foundation Directory Online database so that you can do grants research from your home or office when you aren’t able to come into our office.
- Lynda.com (a $375 value)
Get access to thousands of webinars and training videos to learn everything you need to know about graphic design, setting up your own website, social networking, tools, quickbooks and more! Lynda.com specializes in provide outstanding technology trainings and Spokes members receive free access to them all! Classes can be taken at your home or office – whichever is most convenient for you.
- Standards for Excellence Tool
The Standards for Excellence Organizational Assessment and Implementation Planning Tool© ensures your organization is meeting all compliance, ethics and accountability standards. This tool is an easy “roadmap” and checklist your Board of Directors can use to focus their governance efforts. See more details.
- Online Resource Library
Get copies of essential operating documents, such as Conflict of Interest Policies, Contractor Agreements, IRS regulations for raffles, and hundreds more – from your home or office 24/7!
- Spokes Resource Library
Visit our Hub to check out books on fund development, board development, financial management, collaboration, marketing and public relations, personnel management, volunteer management and more. Get access to recent issues of various periodicals, including Harvard Business Review and the Grassroots Fundraising Journal. Access to Lynda.com, Foundation Directory Online year long through Resource library computers.
- Spokes Meeting Facilities
Schedule a Board/staff meeting, retreats or trainings in our private conference room at no charge; schedule in advance as availability is limited.
- Discounted Background Checks
Expanding your staff, board, or volunteer base? Do you work with youth or other sensitive populations? Confidently expand your team with discounted background checks through IntelliCorp, one of Spokes’ partners.
- Medal of Merit Award Program
Complete a Standards for Excellence (SFX) Assessment, adopt two resolutions to improve your organization, and you are well on your way for qualifying for Spokes’ annual Medal of Merit Award. These grants are awarded at our annual Spokes Salutes Event.
$125 Individual Membership — Join here
Annual membership for one individual
Individual Membership is available for those with a special interest in the nonprofit world. Whether you’re a nonprofit professional or you support nonprofits, you’ll enjoy members-only perks and resources. An annual Individual Membership cost is just $125.
- Standards for Excellence Tool
The Standards for Excellence Organizational Assessment and Implementation Planning Tool© ensures your organization is meeting all compliance, ethics and accountability standards. This tool is an easy “roadmap” and checklist your Board of Directors can use to focus their governance efforts. See more details. (2008-2009 Standards for Excellence Institute)
- Foundation Directory Online (a $1,245 value)
Foundation Directory Online (FDO) is THE premiere grants seeking database. Membership includes unlimited access to Foundation Directory Online on our Resource Library Computers. A (1) one-week remote access codes can be purchased for only $40 so that you can access the database from your home or office!
- lynda.com – online training (a $375 value)
Provides 24-hour access to online training on over 1,000 software and design courses, with a library of over 50,000 tutorials including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, WordPress, hosting productive meetings, project management and many more. Access the library from any computer – even at your home or office!
- Spokes Training
Spokes offers regular workshops, roundtables and certificate series designed to help participants develop their professional and leadership skills. Our various training sessions are designed to train your executive director, staff, volunteers, and Board Members to better manage and lead your organization. As a member you receive discounted rates to all of our trainings.
- Access to 1:1 Consulting
Sometimes you may need a little help to tighten your spokes – a little extra staffing, expertise or objectivity. That’s why we are pleased to offer our members specialized consulting services to help them solve problems, develop plans for the future, and navigate through unexpected challenges. Members receive up to two (2) complimentary hours of Standards for Excellence consulting services. Click here for our most current offerings.
- Monthly Executive Director/CEO Roundtables
Join fellow Executive Directors/CEOs on the first Thursday of each month (11:30am to 1:00pm) for a brownbag roundtable discussion. This peer-to-peer network offers shared experiences, advice and support to help executive managers in their uniquely challenging role. Only Spokes member EDs/CEOs may attend and the event is always free! We define an Executive Director as a paid or volunteer staff person that manages the daily operations of a nonprofit organization. If your organization is functioning under the direction of a board and you are the top manager within your organization, you are welcome to attend this event.
- Bi-Monthly Board President Roundtables
Join other Board Presidents for a peer-to-peer brownbag roundtable discussion. This is an opportunity to present a specific topic/need to the group and solicit feedback, suggestions and guidance from fellow Board Presidents. Only Spokes member Board Presidents may attend and the event is always free!
- Online Resource Library
Get copies of essential operating documents, such as Conflict of Interest Policies, Contractor Agreements, IRS regulations for raffles, and hundreds more – from your home or office anytime!
- Spokes Resource Library
Check-out books on fund development, board development, financial management, collaboration, marketing and public relations, personnel management, volunteer management and more. Get access to recent issues of various periodicals, including Harvard Business Review and the Grassroots Fundraising Journal.
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